Q-MAC HF-90M
FREQUENCY HOPPING
HF SSB TRANSCEIVER
Multi Role
50 Watts PEP
ECCM (Frequency Hopping)
Light Weight
Low Cost
UN Compatible Selcall
Military
Special Forces
Border Patrol
Police
Peace Keeping
Intelligence
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The HF-90M has been designed with the tactical military user in mind.
Only essential controls are included on the front panel for normal
operations. Advanced programming functionality is available in
sub-menus. The HF-90M can be either field or PC programmed.
The transceiver has a quality, high specification design. It provides
full frequency coverage from 2 - 30 MHz and has capacity for up to
255 programmed channels. In tactical frequencies the unit can operate
at selected power levels up to 50 Watt, (which is the highest in the
industry for Manpack configurations), whilst achieving the lowest
battery consumption compared to other military transceivers due to
use of SSB modulation. The HF-90M is extremely reliable due to the
advanced SMD manufacturing process used and overall mechanical
design efficiency.
The HF-90M utilises a robust radar-style front-end utilising 10GHz
GaAsFETs. This results in a very high dynamic range, allowing
weak signals to be resolved in the presence of multiple adjacent
strong signals. This leads to excellent ECM resistance and cositing
performance.
This military radio is unique in its ability to interoperate with UN aid
agencies and relief NGOs when deployed in a peace keeping role.
The CCIR 493-4 selective calling facility which is standard issue on
aid agency radios is used to initiate radio traffic in fixed frequency
mode. Where full security is required on a military net the user will
revert to using frequency hopping (ECCM).
In short, this revolutionary new transceiver incorporates the very latest
in RF design technology, making the HF-90M the most compact,
versatile, high performance HF SSB transceiver available in the military
market today suitable for Manpack, Vehicle and Base Station applications.
M U LT I - R O L E TA C T I C A L H F C O M M U N I C AT I O N
HF-90M HF SSB MANPACK
The Q-MAC HF-90M HF Manpack is a
portable, instant-deployment HF SSB radio
communication system incorporating the
Q-MAC HF-90M Transceiver, TA-99 Automatic
Tuner and Battery all in an ergonomically
designed framed backpack.
This package is designed for applications requiring medium to long
range communications, whilst on foot. It is ideal where mobility is
of paramount importance, given that it is compact, lightweight (total
weight is approximately 8kg) and comfortable to carry for long periods.
The HF-90M Manpack is totally independent of terrain and can be
used whilst carried on the operators back, or when on the ground.
The multi-role design of the HF-90M transceiver in the Manpack
allows it to be easily removed for Base Station or Vehicle use with
the addition of appropriate accessories.
PACKAGE CONTENTS
HF-90M Transceiver
TA-99 Automatic Tuner
7AH SLA Removable Battery and Re-usable
Enclosure
Military Grade Telephone Handset
Backpack (with canvas pockets for antennas,
handset and charging accessories)
6 Section Whip Antenna
Flexible Tape Whip Antenna
Tunable Long-Wire Antenna
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
HF-90M Frequency Hopping Upgrade
Advanced Software Upgrade with DTMF
Telephone Handset
AC Mains Battery Charger
DC Vehicle Battery Charger
Folding Solar Panel Charger
Hand Crank Generator
End-Fed Portable Broadband Antenna
NiCd or NiMH Battery
M U LT I - R O L E TA C T I C A L H F C O M M U N I C AT I O N
HF-90M HF SSB VEHICLE PACKAGE
The Q-MAC HF-90M Vehicle Package is a
HF SSB radio communication system for fixed
in-vehicle installation incorporating the
Q-MAC HF-90M Transceiver together with the
Q-MAC TA-90M Auto-tune Antenna System.
This package is characterised by its extremely compact size, ease of
use and its physical robustness. The auto-tune antenna system
supplied with the package is designed for maximum tuning
efficiency, whilst its rugged two piece configuration offers improved
protection to the tuning device. The multi-role design of the Q-MAC
HF-90M Transceiver used in the Vehicle Package allows it to be
easily converted to a Base Station Package or Manpack with the
addition of appropriate accessories.
PACKAGE CONTENTS
HF-90M Transceiver
TA-90M Automatic Tuner
Military Grade Telephone Handset
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
battery.
PACKAGE CONTENTS
HF-90M Transceiver
Military Grade Telephone Handset
Ruggedized metal enclosure with power supply, back up battery
and speaker with voice squelch.
Multi-wire Broadband Dipole Antenna
Halyard Kit
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
HF-90M Frequency Hopping Upgrade
Advanced Software Upgrade with DTMF Telephone Handset
End-Fed Portable Broadband Antenna (for portable field deployment)
HF-90M FREQUENCY HOPPING HF SSB MIL-STD TRANSCEIVER - HF-90M FREQUENCY HOPPING HF SSB MIL-STD TRANSCEIVER
The hop speed and bandwidth have been rigorously tested and
optimized for the following parameters: voice security, voice clarity,
antenna bandwidth and propagation.
PSEUDO-RANDOM HOPPING
A pseudo-random (DES) frequency hopping algorithm provides
the user with 7.2 x 1016 different hopping codes. This results in a
sequence repeat time of 457 million years, ensuring a high level of
security.
ROBUST ANTI-JAM ALGORITHM
All EW techniques (such as detection, direction finding, unauthorized
monitoring and jamming) are effectively countered by the HF-90M
frequency hopping algorithm. Even in the presence of badly
corrupted synchronization data, the demodulation algorithm,
combined with the FEC coding and time frequency diversity,
provides a robust anti-jam capability.
RAPID SYNCHRONIZATION
The HF-90M Frequency Hopping Option offers rapid synchronization
on late entry ie. where a network is already communicating in
frequency hopping mode and an additional operator wishes to join
the network. Synchronization time varies between 6 and 53 seconds
SPECIFICATIONS
GENERAL
Frequency range
Modes of operation
2 - 30 MHz
USB, LSB (J3E),
CW(Optional),
Hopping (Optional),
AM (Rx Only), FSK
255
100Hz
12 - 24V DC Nominal
Number of channels
Channel resolution
Supply voltage
Power consumption
- Transmit
2A - 10A (subject to
re-set power output)
310mA
2ppm
50 Ohm
BNC
Telephone handset with
optional DTMF
Based on CCIR 493-4
(UN Standard)
Via front panel & DTMF
telephone handset or
IBM PC 4800,8,1,N
Micro, Rx, Tx Tests
4 Minutes
6000 Hours
- Receive
Frequency stability
Antenna impedance
Antenna connector
Handsets
Selcall system
Programming
BITE
MTTR
MTBF
PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Dimensions (mm)
Weight
Construction
Finish
TRANSMITTER
Power Output
Unwanted sideband
Carrier suppression
Harmonic suppression
Audio Response
Sensitivity
Selectivity
Image rejection
Intermodulation
3rd order intercept
Intermediate freqs
AGC
Audio response
Audio output
Audio load impedance
Represented by:
0.25V@10dBS+N/N
2.3kHz@-6dB
4.8Hz@-60dB
Better than -50dB
Better than -70dB
+18dBm(GaAsFETMixer)
83.16MHz,455kHz
Less than 3dB from 3uV-1V
270Hz - 2800Hz
2 Watt
8 Ohms
FREQUENCY HOPPING
Mode
Hop rate
Hop channels per band
Number of Hop bands
Hop sequence
Late entry sync time
Number of sync channels
Hope code entry
Hop code binary size
Possible codes
Hop algorithm
4-20 MHz
Typically less than 2:1
3 Seconds max
Vehicle Whip
221(L) x 146(W) x 56(D)mm
5Kg
300mA
12V or 24V
50 Ohm
3-15 MHz
Typically less than 2
3 Seconds max
Short Whip, Long Whip, LongWire
205(W) x 50(H) x 50(D)mm
0.7 Kg
30mA
12VDC Feed via Coax
50 Ohm
ENVIRONMENTAL
Operating temperature
Storage temperature
Environmental rating
-30C - 60C
-30C - 80C
Per MIL-STD 810F
Immersion, Shock, Temperature
Vibration and Dust
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
Hand Crank Generator, Solar Panel Charger, Morse Key,
Antennas, AC/DC Chargers and Programming Software.
HEAD OFFICE
Q-MAC Electronics Pty Ltd
142 Hasler Rd, Osborne Park WA 6017
PO Box 1334, OPBC WA 6916
AUSTRALIA
Tel: +61 (0)8 9242 2900
Fax: +61 (0)8 9242 3900
E-mail: info@qmac.com
Web: http://www.qmac.com